The Arleigh Burke Flight I destroyers established the class standard with the introduction of the Aegis SPY-1D radar and a 90-cell vertical launch system. They delivered strong multi-mission performance in air defense and anti-submarine warfare with proven reliability and excellent seakeeping qualities across decades of service.
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USS Barry, USS Benfold, USS Carney, USS Cole, USS Curtis Wilbur, USS Fitzgerald, USS Gonzalez, USS Hopper,...
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United States Navy |
Deployment Began: Fri Jul 25, 2025
Deployment Ended: Wed Jun 17, 2026
Days Deployed: 327 days
Deployment Location: CENTCOM AOR / Middle East operations (integrated with Ford and Lincoln CSGs)
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to Naval Station Norfolk
Mission: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer that completed an 11-month deployment across U.S. 5th and 6th Fleets. Supported operations with Gerald R. Ford CSG and Abraham Lincoln CSG, including Middle East contingency operations and the naval blockade of Iranian ports.